Texas HB3199 mandates that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to property owners by certified mail.

Texas HB3199 amends the Tax Code to require that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to property owners by certified mail. Specifically, it mandates that collectors for taxing units send a notice of delinquency to each person on the delinquent tax roll at least once each year. Additionally, if a taxing unit or appraisal district provides for a penalty, the collector must send a notice of delinquency and the penalty by certified mail. The notice must be sent at least 21 days after it is sent. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3199 mandates that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to property owners by certified mail.

Texas HB3199 amends the Tax Code to require that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to property owners by certified mail. Specifically, it mandates that collectors for taxing units send a notice of delinquency to each person on the delinquent tax roll at least once each year. Additionally, if a taxing unit or appraisal district provides for a penalty, the collector must send a notice of delinquency and the penalty by certified mail. The notice must be sent at least 21 days after it is sent. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.